1957 Ford Anglia vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1986 Ford Fairlane is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Fairlane (137 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1957 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 892 kg more than 1957 Ford Anglia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1986 Ford Fairlane (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1986 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Ford Anglia | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Ford | Ford |
| Model | Anglia | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 31 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2950 mm |
